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"Circuits and Electronics" (6.002x), which began in March 2012, was the first MOOC developed by edX, the consortium led by MIT and Harvard. Over 155,000 students initially registered for 6.002x, which was composed of video lectures, interactive problems, online laboratories, and a discussion forum. This article is interesting from an instructional design perspective.... " In contract to a residential course, we could provide means for students to actively and continuously monitor their level of mastery, to actively engage in the learning process (as opposed to passively absorbing lectures), to avoid having long-term misconceptions, to self-pace the learning process, and to have rapid feedback." All student activity data captured Coursework organized by weeks: - 2 hrs interactive content - learning sequences - consisting of 5-10 min video segments interspersed with self assessment exercises. - varied amounts essential and open tutorials w/ additional problem solving videos, interesting info [sidebars] - students complete problem set and design lab assignment using web simulator - mid term after wk 7 + final COURSE FORMAT: semi synchronous - can watch and do learning sequence nay time but each week's work has a specific deadline. Studs can earn point to receive MITx honor code certificate RESULTS: broad backgrounds but slanted towards adult learners [14-74 mean 30]. split US-International IMPROVEMENTS OVER TRADITIONAL COURSE A. Learning Sequences promote Active Learning - videos punctuated by both checked and unchecked questions [Socratic] vs lectures B. Instant Feedback in Assessments - problems infinite attempts - sufficiently open ended questions [so students cant guess] C. Tutoring-Style Videos - modeled on Khan, both student & instructor look at common 'paper' hand written style vs computer -students do much of work themselves vs watching D. Self-Paced Learning E. Instant Question &